Adoption Korea has one of the highest rates of overseas adoption since the Korean war in the 1950s. That means the rate of domestic adoption in Korea is low compared to other countries. There are two main reasons wht many korean avoid to adopt children: one is economic, the other is soscio-cultural. First, raising children in korea requires lots of money. A research shows that it needs over three hindreds million won to raise one child in average . And the economy of korea is getting worse so man people are suffering from financial hardship. Because of the poor economy, many married couples get pressure and waat to live without children. Actually, Korea has one of the lowest birthrates in the world. So these economic situations result in the low rate of adoption. Second, another factor in the phenomenon of avoiding adoption is the socio-ultural factor. Korea has been influnced by the confusian culture so carrying on family line is very important. However, adopting children might mean the family name would die so people think it is a shame. So many people worry about the eyes from society and hesitate over adoption. In conclusion, economic and cultural factors are the major causes of the low rate of domestic adoption in Korea. It will be hard to raise the rate if the economy do not get better and people do not change their prejudce to adoption.